Birchwood ABC Elementary vs Mirror Lake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alaska, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birchwood ABC Elementary
Eagle River · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
246 students
Mirror Lake Middle School
Chugiak · Public middle · Grades 6–8
571 students
| Measure | Birchwood ABC Elementary Eagle River, Alaska | Mirror Lake Middle School Chugiak, Alaska |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 159 | #8 of 31 |
| National rank | #9494 of 50,301 | #6061 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 246 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| city | Eagle River | Chugiak |
| state | Alaska | Alaska |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Birchwood ABC Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 57.3).
- •Birchwood ABC Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Birchwood ABC Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Mirror Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 24.8%).
- •Birchwood ABC Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 23.8).
- •Mirror Lake Middle School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 246.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birchwood ABC Elementary better than Mirror Lake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Birchwood ABC Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 57.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Birchwood ABC Elementary and Mirror Lake Middle School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Eagle River and Chugiak in Alaska.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Birchwood ABC Elementary: 246. Mirror Lake Middle School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Birchwood ABC Elementary and Mirror Lake Middle School rank in Alaska?
Birchwood ABC Elementary is 15th of 159 and Mirror Lake Middle School is 8th of 31 among elementary schools in Alaska on the 2025 Success Index (US).